Advised organization on merger of its plan with the Public Service Pension Plan.
Work
Advised employer organizations on the negotiation and implementation of province-wide employee life and health trusts.
Represented a technology company in union certification and related employer applications. Applications withdrawn.
Successfully represented a national client in a 2-day trial at the Alberta Provincial Court, defending a termination for cause of an employee in a safety-sensitive role.
Successfully defended a financial institution in a significant discharge case for poor performance misconduct.
Successfully defended a national restaurant chain before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario against claims of racial discrimination in employment.
Successfully resisted an application for judicial review on behalf of a retailer in respect of a dismissal of a human rights complaint based on family status and disability.
Successfully defended a school board against allegations of failing to accommodate the special education needs of a student.
Successfully secured an early dismissal of a human rights complaint against a school board for abuse of process.
Successfully defended a school board against claims of disability discrimination and a failure to accommodate from a former Vice Principal.